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Out of the start-up zone: Pivoting a small business to growth
Most businesses are launched with dreams of future growth. But there are things start-ups and other early-stage businesses can do now to lay the groundwork and prepare for future growth. They can start by building a credit profile that will help them access borrowed capital when the time is right.
Are you a savvy borrower?
A love of accounting is probably not the primary reason most entrepreneurs decide to start a business, but most of us would agree that at least a basic understanding of good accounting and bookkeeping practices is an important part of running a business. Likewise, mastering the ins-and-outs of financing is important
3 Unexpected Ways Business Owners are Wasting Time
Here you are, coffee in hand, ready to tackle your store’s to-do list. But before you know it, you’re dealing with an order that came in unexpectedly, recounting last night’s cash report because it doesn’t add up and covering for your cashier whose, once again, late. Sound familiar? That’s because, on average, business owners spend…
Building and Motivating a World-Class Sales Team
Growing up in a small business, from my earliest days driving the delivery truck, filling customer orders, or sweeping the warehouse floor, my dad ingrained in me, “We are all salespeople.” [...]
Six Necessary Skills For Effective Operations
American small businesses are enjoying an overall positive uptick. As noted by Forbes, U.S SMBs entered 2016 with stronger sales growth, improved profitability and upward hiring trends. This [...]
Understanding Crowdfunding
The options available to small business owners, particularly startups, for finding capital are better than ever—but they might not be where you’re looking. Crowdfunding is one of [...]
Maximizing The Value of Financing for Retail Businesses
Like other businesses, many small retail businesses rely on borrowed capital to purchase inventory, buy fixtures, expand, or bridge seasonal cash flow gaps. Financing for retail businesses [...]
Managing the Busy Summer Season in a Seasonal Small Business
Many seasonal small businesses see a surge in traffic over the summer months. Their customers are eating out, traveling, investing in their homes with home and garden improvements, or [...]
Making the Most of Friends and Family Business Loans
Friends and family business loans, or financing from friends or family members remains one of the primary sources small businesses of every size use to access capital to fuel growth or [...]
Does OnDeck Offer Unsecured Business Loans?
OnDeck loans are secured by a general lien on business assets, but are not dependent upon the value of specific assets—unlike traditional bank loans.
Infographic: Small Business Financing
Four Steps to Get Back to Work and End the Year Strong
As summer starts to wind down and vacation season nears it’s end, it’s a great time to start thinking about the second half of the year, along with the strategies and tactics you’ll employ [...]
Important Small Business Financial Metrics You Need to Know
I don’t think I’m alone when I suggest, that like many small business owners, I didn’t jump into business ownership because I was really excited about small business bookkeeping or [...]
4 Things Every Business Owner Needs to Run a Thriving Business
Small business owners come from different backgrounds and, many times, different skill sets. Regardless of whether your background is in sales, marketing, or a technical background [...]
How to Launch Your First Content Marketing Campaign
Content marketing has become an indispensable asset to many companies. In 2016, marketing teams in the U.S. spent $12 billion on content, while $40 billion was spent globally, estimates [...]